For February 4, 2026: What better way to celebrate the birthday of our “Delightful Diva,” Ms. Florence LaRue than with a delivery of radiant flowers in the form of a listening party spotlighting her best loved recorded solos. Join us at FOREVER 5th DIMENSION with these select 10 “Florence’s Greatest Hits” and rarities, tunes by Jimmy Webb, Laura Nyro, Bacharach/David, Stevie Wonder, and more:
Let’s begin, appropriately with “This is Your Life,” from the PORTRAIT album, here: https://youtu.be/zGXhzYP9aR4?si=3dUzVDWtC8lClcA-
“He’s a Runner” from the LOVE’s LINES album sparkles with pathos: https://youtu.be/kb8XzRFBZ3M?si=xpp6cisXjI66jiJP
“All Kinds of People” from INDIVIDUALLY & COLLECTIVELY presents a message as relevant today as it was in ’72: https://youtu.be/uwCjsGo32fM?si=g27NtIStqSXY-5d-
“Salty Tears” (Unvaulted, alternative version produced by FOREVER 5th DIMENSION from the SOUL & INSPIRATION outtakes) is mesmerizing: https://youtu.be/4bEsmKHEhBM?si=W1ol7x5xNy0Pw0bC
“Magic in My Life” from EARTHBOUND was a promising single and stands as definite fan favorite: https://youtu.be/ko1Kw76RhY8?si=uzwfkjMRnmaa1oCq
“Love Hangover” is still talked about today, what do you say? Listen here: https://youtu.be/OWF7FDLeuE4?si=YqgC9P5ON9gxEAMr
The joyful “You Are the Reason I Feel Like Dancing” from ’78’s STAR DANCING was played in the clubs: https://youtu.be/6rtVK-BQ7U4?si=xE9DrsggDAJd_44L
“You Bring Out the Woman in Me” from the un-vaulted FANTASY sessions is a knockout: https://youtu.be/VumoKW2reZU?si=_-Dp_YzML3wubNEZ
“All in Love is Fair” from the IN THE HOUSE sessions is mighty: https://youtu.be/APXWBAK2wOQ?si=NfOCK09E1VOIzVvf
“All You Do is Dial,” a fan-fave from IN THE HOUSE is an addictive Heatwave cover with Florence gliding through the lead: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgtva5B4CAA
BONUS! “I Knew You When” as featured on Bob Gallarza‘s VISIONS project of 1996 is one of Florence’s personal favorites…and ours too: https://youtu.be/28iWFWeLaYo?si=7mSXnbsi2bT5PE_V
EXTRA! Read our comprehensive tribute to Florence at this FOREVER 5th DIMENSION link: https://forever5thdimension.com/2014/02/03/the-delightful-divas-birthday/
Happy Birthday Blessings to a cherished personal friend of decades and one of the true sweethearts of the Rock n’ Soul era. With Love from Robert & the Fans
Forever 5th Dimension by Robert-Allan Arno, a Production of The Soul of The Voice, Ltd., intellectual property, copyright 2018-2026, all rights reserved.
Summer ’17 Highlight! In late July, the vibrant Florence LaRue joined Jimmy Webb onstage at his acoustic concert, Levitt Pavilion Pasadena. The two celebrated the 50th anniversary of UP-UP AND AWAY, performing a delightfully rousing version of the multi-Grammy award winner penned by Webb, a signature hit for The 5th Dimension. Ms. LaRue also celebrates 5 decades with the quintet, today she leads the current 5th Dimension to sold-out shows, globally. Special note: Two fan-favorite “Florence solos”: THIS IS YOUR LIFE and MAGIC IN MY LIFE from the “Portrait” and “Earthbound” albums, respectively were written (and the latter produced) by Webb. –Robert-Allan Arno
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